The Jared Monroe Foundation

12/07/2025

Tonight is the West Ranch Class of 2015 10 year reunion, and my heart can’t help but imagine Jared there—laughing, reconnecting, and wrapping his arms around the very people who meant so much to him. He loved this class. He loved the community you all created together. It never mattered to him what group you were in or where you fit in—he respected everyone the same. That was simply who he was. And as his mom, I can tell you that kindness was something he carried proudly and naturally, every single day. He will forever be missed.

Jared touched the hearts of so many of us in ways that still echo deeply. His spirit was bright, his belief in others unwavering. He had a way of lifting people up, making them feel seen and valued without ever needing to say much. As you gather tonight and celebrate ten years, I hope you feel his presence in the laughter, the memories, and the connections you share.

I hope he continues to inspire each of you to live boldly, to love deeply, and to make every day count. Chase the dreams you’ve held onto since high school. Live your life with the courage and hope he always believed in. Because he did believe in you—every single one of you. I saw how much he admired his classmates, how proud he was to be part of this class, and how much he carried that love with him.

I know he is shining down on all of you tonight—proud of who you’ve become and who you are still becoming.
May his memory remind you to hold each other close, to live with purpose, and to never take a single moment for granted. His foundation continues to give back by awarding scholarships—helping other young people chase their dreams just as he would have wanted.
❤️♾️

07/10/2025

We are incredibly grateful once again to be awarded a Neighborhood Grant from The Foundation! Jared was a proud member and always supported by his Starbucks Family. Thank you Starbucks for supporting The Jared Monroe Foundation and mental health.

06/04/2025

Our next 2025 scholarship winner is Marissa who will be attending Eastwick College- Ramsey NJ enrolled in an accelerated program to obtain her Associates in Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography.

"I am incredibly grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship, and I am also grateful for the work that the Jared Monroe Foundation is doing to open conversations surrounding Bipolar Disorder to help end the stigma surrounding mental illness as a whole. I am currently studying Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography and aim to lead a successful career leading with empathy first. I know that it is possible to thrive despite my diagnosis, and pledge to be an ally and a friend to all of those who need one to help others thrive as well."

06/02/2025

Our next 2025 scholarship winner is Sydney who will be attending Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design as she is particularly drawn to commercial interiors integrating thoughtful design that positively impacts mental health and well-being!

" I view my bipolar disorder not as an obstacle but as an intrinsic part of my identity that informs my work. It fuels my creativity, deepens my empathy, and drives
my determination to make a lasting impact."

06/01/2025

Our third 2025 scholarship winner is Emilia. This fall she will be attending Teachers College at Columbia University getting a Master of Arts in the Teaching of English Language Arts.

"I want to revolutionize and transform the way we approach the education of students with mental health conditions, but more than anything, I hope to serve as an example to my students that it is more than possible to survive with a mental illness - we can thrive."

05/31/2025

Our second 2025 scholarship winner is Lia. This fall she will be attending the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government earning a Masters of Public Administration. With this degree, she hopes to gain the skills necessary to advance hazard mitigation and adaptation policies that protect and prepare vulnerable populations from climate-related events.

"My journey with Bipolar Disorder has taught me what it means to be resilient by revealing the strengths that I didn’t know existed within me all along. Rather than feeling weak because of my mental health, I take pride in the person it has helped me become."

05/30/2025

On today, May 30th, we celebrate Jareds 28th Birthday by awarding 28 Academic Scholarships to students all across the country with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder who continue to chase there dreams despite there diagnosis.

Our first 2025 scholarship winner is Madelynn who will be a Junior at the University of Indiana with the dream of being a Pediatric Optometrist!

"I am excited for the future I am building for myself. With the support of therapy, medication, and the people who have believed in me, I am becoming the person I have always hoped to be. I know that the
journey isn’t over, but I am ready to face whatever challenges come my way with resilience,
compassion, and purpose."

Thank you Madelynn for sharing your story with us and for helping end stigma around mental illness. Your resilience and determination to achieve all of your dreams, I hope gives others who are struggling the the courage & strength to know that there diagnosis does not define who they are and what they can accomplish.

03/30/2025

Today is . Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. Having a better understanding can help with successful treatment and support. The Jared Monroe Foundation is dedicated to bringing awareness to Bipolar Knowledge is power.

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01/02/2025

The Jared Monroe Foundation wishes you a very Happy New Year! Always remember you are important. Make your mental health a priority 2025! 💛⭐️🌻🌼